PURCHASING MEMBERSHIPS

Memberships can be purchased conveniently through the Online Member Portal or in-person and the Dedman Center’s front desk.

• All memberships are prepaid payment at time of enrollment.
• Memberships are Non-Refundable and Non-Transferrable and only valid for the purchaser.
• Government issued photo ID required.

Guest Pass options can be found HERE and only available for purchase through the Dedman Center’s Online Member Portal.

MEMBERSHIP RULES AND PROTOCOLS

• Individuals MUST be 18 years of age or older.
• An SMU ID, Dedman Member Card, or government issued photo ID is REQUIRED to enter the Dedman Center.
• Children under the age of 18 are NOT permitted entry or use of the Dedman Center unless the parent has a paid membership and purchased a Minor Membership. Minor children are only permitted during Family Recreation Hours (Saturday and Sunday). See Hours and Schedule page for more on Family Recreation Hours.
• Failure to purchase a new membership within 1 month of expiration will require the purchase of a replacement Dedman Member Card.
• All Members and Guest are expected to follow and abide by the Dedman Center’s Member Expectations and the Dedman Center’s Rules and Protocols.

MEMBERSHIP INCLUSIONS

Membership options have varying rates and durations depending on the individual’s role with the University or affiliation to the University.

• Access to use the facility and services such as Group X classes, Climbing Wall, Indoor Pool, OA Rental Shop and OA Trips, and Intramurals.
• Personal Training and some small group training classes will be additional fee.
• Dedman Member Card will only be issued to new memberships with a duration exceeding 3 months. Lost or damaged cards within 2 years of original issue must purchase a replacement.
• All SMU affiliated (Student, Employee, Sponsored and Retiree) must purchase parking from SMU Parking and ID card office.
• Spouse-partner members may be eligible to purchase on-campus parking from the Dedman Center. See descriptions below or visit Dedman Center Member On-Campus Parking.
• Membership options with automatic payroll deduction are for full-time, benefit eligible 10-month and 12-month SMU employees. First month’s prorated amount due at time of enrollment.
• Bundled Membership options include the main member and one (1) adult married spouse or domestic partner.

Accepted Payment Types:

·       Credit Cards (Discover, MasterCard, or VISA)

·       NO American Express

SMU Students enrolled in 1 or more credit-bearing class with payment of tuition will be assigned a Student Membership activated the first day of classes.

SMU Faculty/Staff who are enrolled in classes must still purchase a Faculty/Staff membership to access the Dedman Center.

*Family membership options will be eligible for purchase when the main member adds the family member to their existing membership profile.

NEW:  SMU graduates may now continue their enjoyment and use of the Dedman Center and Campus Recreation services with the Recent Graduate membership.  Determined by graduation date, the Recent Graduate Membership is available for a limited time after graduation. The membership rate is $50 for the time frame below, and the cost will be prorated based on the date of purchase until membership expiration date.

• December: Recent Graduate Membership Expires April 1of next year.

• May: Recent Graduate Membership Expires September 1
• August: Recent Graduate Membership Expires December 1

Purchase in-person or the Dedman Center’s Online Member Portal.

Student ID or government issued photo ID will gain entry with membership by manual check-in at the front desk.

New Member Cards and Dedman Member On-Campus Parking may be purchased from the front desk at an additional fee.

Upon expiration of the Recent Graduate Membership, graduates will be eligible for the discounted Alumni membership options.